tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514529524983639875.post2167714341842227315..comments2024-02-12T09:56:09.053-05:00Comments on The Matador Word: Easter III - homily PrepThe Matadorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691990950873810610noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514529524983639875.post-1633283342590921712015-04-18T08:08:33.069-04:002015-04-18T08:08:33.069-04:00One wonders how Israel could so often turn their b...One wonders how Israel could so often turn their back on God after all that He had done for them. It is the same question that we must ask of ourselves.<br />Because Christ has purchased our forgiveness of sins & eternal life by His victory over death, we must continue to keep our eyes upon the Lord, and our trust in His ways which is so different than the world's dependence upon self & self reliance. We need to continue to form the habits & practices that draw us closer to Christ the Lord through the Holy Spirit. Everything around us and everything we do should be evaluated for its contribution to His church. When we first see all our words & actions in this light we will walk through the valley in the light. Lead us not into temptation prepares us for the reality that there will be temptations and distractions that could have us look elsewhere for peace, love, and fulfillment. Tom Sawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876576116642210790noreply@blogger.com